St Mary Axe Collection

The Gherkin building, Lloyds building and Willis building, London, England

30 St Mary Axe also known as The Gherkin, City of London, London, England, Uk

Cigarette making-machine, 1892
1574643 Cigarette making-machine, 1892; (add.info.: Cigarette making-machine used by the Levant Cigarette Factory, St Mary Axe, London)

Swiss Re Gherkin, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
St Helens Square with the Church of St Andrew Undershaft dating from 1520 in the foreground and the St Mary Axe office building, known as the Gherkin, in the background, London, EC3, England

The Gherkin, Scapel building, Lloyds building and Willis building, London, England

Bicentenary of the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in London (litho)
3627007 Bicentenary of the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in London (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Fire in St Mary Axe (engraving)
1627280 The Great Fire in St Mary Axe (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire in St Mary Axe)

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England, London, view of the Tower of London and the Gherkin, St Mary Axe

The City of London financial centre and the Millenium bridge, London, England
England, London, The City of London financial centre and the Millenium bridge

City of London EC3A 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of City of London EC3A 8

Thames view from Waterloo Bridge, London, SE1, England, 16 / 3 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies
Thames view from Waterloo Bridge, 16/3/10. A view of the City of London, including St Pauls and St Mary Axe (the Gherkin) from Waterloo Bridge

Gherkin views, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Church of St Mary Axe, dating from 1520, in front of the St Mary Axe building, better known as the Gherkin, City of London, EC3, England

Lloyds, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Lloyds Building, headquarters of the insurance company Lloyds of London, a Grade II listed building, unusual mostly due to its pipes and ducts constructed on the outside

Riverside views, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
View of the City buildings, including Lloyds and St Mary Axe (the Gherkin), over the River Thames, from the London Bridge on the South Bank, London, SE1, England

Riverside views, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
View of the City buildings, including Lloyds and St Mary Axe (the Gherkin), with a police boat in the foreground, over the River Thames, from the London Bridge on the South Bank, London, SE1, England

St Mary Axe and St Andrew Undershaft, London, 1911
View of St Mary Axe and St Andrew Undershaft, looking south, London, 1911. On left is premises of the City Arms Restaurant and at end of street iss Straker and Sons, account book makers

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"St Mary Axe: A Fusion of Architectural Marvels in the Heart of London" In the vibrant cityscape of London, St Mary Axe stands tall as a testament to architectural brilliance. This iconic street is home to some of the most renowned buildings that have come to define the city's skyline. At its heart lies The Gherkin building, officially known as Swiss Re Gherkin. Designed by visionary architect Norman Foster and completed in 2003, this sleek glass structure with its distinctive curved shape has become an emblematic symbol of modernity and innovation. Adjacent to The Gherkin, we find two more architectural gems - Lloyds building and Willis building. Lloyds, designed by Richard Rogers and completed in 1986, showcases a unique blend of futuristic design elements with classical features. On the other hand, Willis building boasts a striking blue-glass facade that adds another layer of visual interest to this bustling street. As we explore further into St Mary Axe's rich history, we discover remnants from centuries past. The Bicentenary lithograph commemorates the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue – London's oldest synagogue – which has stood witness to countless historical events over its long existence. One such event was The Great Fire in St Mary Axe depicted through an engraving. This catastrophic fire ravaged much of London in 1666 but also marked a turning point for urban planning and architecture within the city. Moving beyond these historical references, it offers breathtaking views across various landmarks. From Waterloo Bridge or riverside vantage points captured by Ethel Davies' lens on multiple occasions; one can admire both the City of London financial center and Millennium Bridge connecting Southwark with Bankside. The juxtaposition between old-world charm represented by historic engravings and lithographs against contemporary marvels like The Gherkin creates an intriguing narrative along St Mary Axe.